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IDAI supports hepatitis screening but urges follow-up treatment

The Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) expressed its support for the plan to implement hepatitis screening through the ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 1:15 pm

Gov't still studying proposal to add sugar to food assistance program

Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Hanif Faisol Nurofiq stated that the proposal to include sugar in the ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 12:14 pm

JAKIM 2026 boosts Jakarta as leading sports tourism destination

Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno flagged off 45,500 runners participating in the 2026 BTN Jakarta International ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 11:59 am

Tourism ministry seeks solutions to rising airfare costs

The Ministry of Tourism stated that it is continuing intensive discussions with the Ministry of Transportation ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 11:47 am

Deputy Minister calls for higher milk drinking for golden generation

Deputy Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has called for stronger community milk consumption ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 11:41 am

Govt trains vocational students for telecom network jobs

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is preparing vocational high school (SMK) students to become skilled ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 11:34 am

Tourism Ministry expands Clean Tourism Movement across all destination

The Ministry of Tourism is intensifying the implementation of the Clean Tourism Movement program at tourist ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 11:11 am

BRIN develops innovative NiFe-LDH/AgPO composite for clean hydrogen

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has developed a NiFe-LDH/AgPO composite as an innovative material to ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 11:08 am

Indonesia wins ITTF World Masters Gangneung mixed doubles 50 title

Indonesian table tennis Olympian Ismu Harinto/Lieng Lieng Minangmojo won the ITTF World Masters Championships Gangneung ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 9:37 am

RI govt, INOVASI collaborate to strengthen literacy in Nusantara

Indonesia's government, the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN), and the Australia-backed INOVASI program are ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 12:34 am

Pertaminasays Pertalitesupply stable nationwide

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga said subsidized Pertalite fuel remains widely available across Indonesia, with distribution ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 12:20 am

Food security key to economic transformation: deputy minister

Food security is the cornerstone of Indonesia's economic transformation agenda under President Prabowo Subianto, ...

Antara News 14 Jun 2026 12:06 am

PM Modi arrives in France for first leg of two-nation visit

In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit to France and Slovakia, during which he will attend the summit, Mr. Modi said Indias presence at the G7 reflects the trust its partners place in the country and its rising global profile

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 11:17 pm

Trumps name is gone from the Kennedy Centers facade: top official

Workers begin removing Trumps name from Kennedy Center after judge ruled it was illegally added to the building

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 10:10 pm

Indonesia maps out regional retail hubs to boost shopping tourism

Indonesias Ministry of Tourism is mapping out regions with unique local products to develop them into dedicated ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 9:37 pm

Trump to meet Modi onthe sidelines of the G-7 summit, U.S. officials say

Official sources had confirmed to The Hindu earlier that Mr. Modi is expected to meet Mr. Trump onthe sidelines of the G-7 summittaking place in Evian, France on June 16-17

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 9:13 pm

Indonesia, US highlight economic ties in Landau's Jakarta visit

Indonesias Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 9:01 pm

Jakarta International Marathon attracts 20,500 runners on day 1

A total of 20,500 runners turned out for the first day of the 2026 BTN Jakarta International Marathon (BTN JAKIM) on ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 8:55 pm

Indonesia to revamp 71,744 schools in 2026

The government aims to begin revitalizing 71,744 schools across Indonesia in 2026, following the renovation of 16,167 ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 7:38 pm

North Korea condemns U.S. missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says

The official cited the U.S. State Departments approval of a nearly $300 million foreign military sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea as the latest example

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 7:11 pm

Watch: U.S.-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours, says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the United States and Iran are expected to sign a peace agreement within the next 24 hours, marking a major step toward ending months of conflict in West Asia. According to Sharif, both sides have agreed on a framework and finalized the text of the deal, with an electronic signing expected soon. Technical-level talks are set to follow next week as efforts continue to secure a lasting peace in the region.

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 7:10 pm

Indonesia's door-to-door free school program gives poor children hope

Rizky, a boy from Tabanan, Bali, had never filled out admission forms or stood in line at a school admissions office ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 6:27 pm

Ecological repentance: Indonesias call to heal nature

Ancestors once believed that disasters were a sign of humanity's failure to live in harmony with ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 5:05 pm

Indonesia taps Brazil for semiconductor, aerospace expertise

Indonesia and Brazil are exploring cooperation in semiconductors, aerospace engineering and biofuels, with talks ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 4:56 pm

21 terrorists killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Among those killed in North Waziristan district over the last 72 hours were four ring leaders belonging to Fitna-al-Khwarij, wanted for their involvement in numerous terrorist activities, including the killing of security forces' personnel and innocent civilians, says media wing

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 4:17 pm

Indonesia moves to finalize regulation for village cooperatives

The Presidential Staff Office (KSP) confirmed ongoing efforts to finalize a presidential regulation (Perpres) governing ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 3:33 pm

Indonesia highlights resilience, sustainability at UN Tourism forum

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana echoed Indonesias perspective on the importance of adaptability, ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 3:00 pm

Indonesia hosts Muslim Youth Forum focused on global unity

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) regarded the International Muslim Youth Forum (IMYF) 2026 in Jakarta as a ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 2:59 pm

Indonesia sees strong growth potential in Mexico trade

Indonesian Ambassador to Mexico, Toferry Primanda Soetikno, stated that the economic relationship between Indonesia and ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 2:51 pm

Indonesia's Kutai National Park preserves rare important forest flora

Kutai National Park (TNK) Office in East Kalimantan continues to protect six important flora species with significant ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 2:33 pm

Indonesia welcomes new ILO convention protecting gig workers

Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli expressed support for and appreciation to the International Labour Organization ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 1:06 pm

U.S. says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer

The interception came after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, that have been marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truce agreed in April

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 1:05 pm

Thousands gather for Seoul queer festival, counter-rally

The festivals organising committee set up a stage and around 70 booths from 11 a.m. (0200 GMT) in central Seoul, with the main festival beginning in the afternoon

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 1:03 pm

Indonesia launches Cultural Center in Mexico City to boost ties

The Indonesian Embassy in Mexico established the Indonesian Cultural Center in Mexico City to introduce Indonesian ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 12:59 pm

Yusril: Indonesia-US strategic partnership grows on mutual respect

Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 12:42 pm

Rare Sumatran tiger captured on camera in Harapan forest

A critically endangered Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) was captured on camera in the Hutan Harapan ecosystem ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 12:23 pm

AI sovereignty hawks see red as U.S. moves to block Mythos, Fable models

While training Large Language Models is a prohibitively expensive undertaking, national security commentators have long warned of over-reliance on foreign technology in critical fields like AI

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 12:16 pm

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia seek stronger tourism partnership

The governments of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are seeking stronger tourism cooperation, including increasing two-way ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 11:22 am

Kadin: Economic diplomacy key to winning global foreign investment

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) underscored the critical role of robust economic diplomacy in ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 11:12 am

Pakistan PM Shehbaz says final text of U.S.-Iran peace deal agreed upon

There was no immediate reaction from the White House or Iranian authorities on Mr. Shehbaz's assertion

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 11:06 am

Indonesian Cultural Center boosts cultural diplomacy in Mexico

Anggraeni Widiastuti (left), Coordinator for Information, Social and Cultural Affairs at the Indonesian Embassy in ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 9:42 am

Indonesia expands national railway network to 10,524 kilometers

Indonesia is aggressively expanding its national railway network to 10,524 kilometers under a major infrastructure push ...

Antara News 13 Jun 2026 9:04 am

Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Centre

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said he would not lift the order while a federal appeals court considers his ruling that only Congress could rename the venue memorializing former President John F. Kennedy in the nations capital

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 7:17 am

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says

Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Hezbollah said its fighters confronted Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town, as Israel pressed on with its strikes

The Hindu 13 Jun 2026 7:13 am

US, Iran have agreed to wording of deal to end war: Pakistan PM

Pakistans Prime Minister said Friday, June 12, the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in West Asia and that mediators were working with both sides to finalise a deal. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the US and Iran have reached a final, agreed upon text. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 13 Jun 2026 2:48 am

UN experts condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police

Allegations that women were detained for dress code violations are deeply concerning and may constitute arbitrary and unlawful detention, as it appears to penalise the exercise of their right to freedom of expression and right to be free from gender discrimination, says experts' statement

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 11:12 pm

Meta's social networks down for thousands of users

There were more than 62,000 reports of issues with Facebook and more than 8,000 reports of issues with Instagram as of 10:11 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector.com

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 8:16 pm

Indonesia probes illegal cigarette smuggling network

A joint Customs and Police team is expanding an investigation into a smuggling case involving 8.26 million illegal ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 8:05 pm

Indonesia targets wushu gold at Asian Games, prepares young athletes

Indonesian Wushu Association (PBWI)chairman Airlangga Hartarto has targeted a gold medal for Indonesia at the ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 7:51 pm

BNPP, Malaka discuss border free trade zone with Timor Leste

Indonesia's National Border Management Agency (BNPP) and Malaka District lawmakers discussed a proposal to ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 7:30 pm

More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say

A statement said significant progress had been made into investigating the crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.

BBC 12 Jun 2026 7:28 pm

Families mark a year since Air India crash with vigils and prayers

Family members of victims visited the crash site, carrying portraits of the loved ones they lost last year.

BBC 12 Jun 2026 6:59 pm

Indonesia to host international women police conference in Bali

Indonesia is set to host the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) conference in Bali on September 20-24 ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 6:41 pm

BI records US$1.06 billion foreign capital inflows after rate hike

Bank Indonesia said foreign investors poured Rp19.02 trillion (US$1.06 billion) into SRBI and government bonds after ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 6:24 pm

Papuan students thank Prabowo for school upgrades, free meal program

Students of Public Vocational High School (SMKN) 1 Sorong in Southwest Papua expressed gratitude to President Prabowo ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 5:58 pm

Indonesia, Australia strengthen research, higher education cooperation

Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto received a courtesy visit from an Australian ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 5:16 pm

Social forestry strategic pillar for economic justice: Ministry

The Ministry of Forestry has emphasized that social forestry is one of Indonesia's strategic pillars for realizing ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 5:11 pm

East Java, St Petersburg explore shipbuilding, health cooperation

The East Java provincial government engaged Saint Petersburg, Russia, in talks to foster deeper ties, exploring ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 4:54 pm

Indonesia, Romania seek deeper cooperation in science, innovation

Indonesia and Romania have agreed to explore drafting a memorandum of understanding (MoU), highlighting potential ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 4:04 pm

Indonesia, South Korea seek stronger creative economy cooperation

Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya met with South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia Yoon Soon-gu to discuss ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 3:48 pm

Mt. Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts five times, spews ash up to 1,000 meters

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted five times on Friday, with ash plumes rising ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 3:15 pm

Draft U.S. accord sets 60-day negotiation for nuclear deal, says Iran media

The Mehr news agency published a draft deal with the United States which would, if adopted, secure the release of $24 billion in frozen assets within a 60-day period

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 3:14 pm

Indonesia's textile industry remains resilient amid rupiah weakness

Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza said the depreciation of the rupiah and volatility in the capital market have ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 2:44 pm

Free meal programme should align with stunting handling: Ministry

Indonesia's Ministry of Population and Family Development/The National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN) ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 2:32 pm

'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him

Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.

BBC 12 Jun 2026 2:22 pm

Trade minister calls students to become 'export activists'

Minister of Trade Budi Santoso has invited university students to become export activists who can encourage ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 1:59 pm

Danantara says government bankrolls village cooperatives program

Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara clarified that it is not responsible for financing the Red and White ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 1:56 pm

MBG must prioritize poor communities in 3T areas: Minister

The Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment emphasized the importance of targeted distribution for Free ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 12:59 pm

Stronger legal frameworks need to harness RI's natural resources

Deputy Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Otto Hasibuan emphasised the need ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 12:47 pm

Indonesia launches soybean subsidy to protect tempeh producers

Trade Minister Budi Santoso described the Rp2,000-per-kilogram soybean subsidy as a government instrument to shield ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 12:36 pm

Indonesia, China expand cooperation in training and technology

Indonesia and China have agreed to broaden cooperation in human resource development, technology transfer, and ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 11:40 am

Southwest Papua prepares jurisdiction-based carbon scheme

The Southwest Papua Provincial Government is preparing a jurisdiction-based carbon scheme to support the national ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 11:38 am

Indonesia intensifies ASRI campaign to boost environmental awareness

The Environment Ministry is stepping up the rollout of the Indonesia ASRI national campaign simultaneously across ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 11:36 am

Indonesia hosts 18-country Asian Open Water Swimming Championship

Indonesia will host the Asian Open Water Swimming Championship 2026 in Badung District, Bali, on June 13-15, welcoming ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 11:34 am

Donald Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger

Iranian media reported Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei as saying large parts of the agreement have been finalized, but Iran would not compromise on its red lines

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 11:09 am

Gov't to build 100 Integrated National Schools in 2026

The government will build around 100 Integrated National Schools in 2026 to speed up equitable access to quality ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 10:00 am

Indonesia calls for creative workers upskilling at UNESCO meeting

Indonesias Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador Satrya Wibawa, underscored the need to strengthen ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 9:43 am

Three volcanoes in eastern Indonesia erupt on Friday morning

Three active volcanoes in eastern Indonesia, namely Mount Dukono and Mount Ibu in North Maluku, and Mount Lewotobi ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 9:01 am

COOCON Joins Global AI Agent Foundation AAIF to Advance AI Agent Payments and MCP-Based Data Business

-COOCON(CEO Kim Jong-hyun, KOSDAQ 294570), a South Korean leading business data platform company, announced that ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 7:50 am

Prabowo orders alternative energy push

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to immediately secure ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 7:35 am

Bhutan earthquake underscores strain build-up beneath Himalayas, says NCS

Reported by Roopak Goswami Guwahati: The magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck near Bhutans capital Thimphu on June 7 was caused by movement along the Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT) system, underscoring the continuing seismic threat to the eastern Himalayas and Northeast India, according to a preliminary report by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake [] The post Bhutan earthquake underscores strain build-up beneath Himalayas, says NCS appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 12 Jun 2026 7:30 am

Danantara guarantees zero layoffs during massive SOE streamlining

The Danantara Investment Management Agency (BPI) has confirmed that it will not lay off any employees during the ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 7:07 am

Capcoms Dragons Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Scheduled to Launch on October 9, 2026!

-Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced thatDragons Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, which includes an ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 7:06 am

Nucleus Software Deepens Indonesia Presence Through Strategic Partnership with Azentra Solusi Digital

-Nucleus Software, a leading provider of lending and transaction banking solutions to the global financial services ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 6:05 am

Iran says hasnt reached a final decision on deal with U.S.

The Tasnim news agency noted that Mr. Trump had announced a deal was imminent 38 times in the previous two months.

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 5:10 am

Danantara safeguards assets via risk splits, distancing from 1MDB

Danantara Indonesia's framework is explicitly engineered to avoid a repeat of Malaysia's infamous 1MDB ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 2:37 am

Govt allocates US$294.1 million to develop modern agriculture in Papua

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has allocated a budget of more than Rp5 trillion (US$294.1 million) for the ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 2:22 am

SOEs annual contribution to state revenue hits US$41.1 bln: BP BUMN

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) remain a critical powerhouse for Indonesias economy, contributing between Rp600 ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 2:15 am

DSI aims to stop export fraud, not seize trade: Danantara

PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia was established to eliminate export fraud like transfer pricing, not to seize ...

Antara News 12 Jun 2026 12:18 am

Indonesia adopts WIPO data model to boost creative economy

The Creative Economy Ministry is committed to implementing the Creative Economy Data Model (CEDM) in collaboration with ...

Antara News 11 Jun 2026 11:51 pm